Character guide

Unknown

major

Also known as myself, I, me

The first-person narrator and protagonist, a young Spanish naval officer.

Don Alonso Gutierrez de Cisniega

major

Also known as Don Alonso, Alonso, Don Alfonso, Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega

A proud Spanish nobleman and father of Flora, central to the plot.

Señor Marcial

major

Also known as Marcial

A wise and experienced old sailor who mentors the narrator.

Doña Francisca

major

Also known as Francisca

A spirited young woman, daughter of the narrator's master.

Churruca

supporting

Also known as the hapless Churruca

A brave Spanish admiral who dies heroically at Trafalgar.

Don José Malespina

supporting

Also known as Malespina, Don José, Don José María, Don José María Malespina, young Malespina

A young Spanish naval officer and friend of the narrator.

Don Rafael Malespina

supporting

Also known as Malespina, old Malespina, de Malespina, the Rafael, The luckless Malespina

An older Spanish naval officer, father of Don José.

Gravina

supporting

The Spanish admiral commanding the fleet at Trafalgar.

Rosita

supporting

A young woman, possibly a love interest or family member.

Flora de Cisniega

supporting

Also known as Flora, Doña Flora

Daughter of Don Alonso, a key figure in the domestic plot.

Lord Nelson

supporting

Also known as Nelson

The famous British admiral who dies at Trafalgar.

Villeneuve

supporting

The French admiral commanding the combined fleet at Trafalgar.

Alcalá Galiano

minor

Also known as Dionisio Alcalá Galiano, Don Dionisio Alcalá Galiano, Galiano

A Spanish naval commander killed at Trafalgar.

Napoleon

minor

Also known as Master Bonaparte, Bonaparte

The French emperor, mentioned as a historical figure.

Paca

minor

A minor female character, possibly a servant or relative.

Gabrielillo

minor

A young boy or servant in the household.

Don Francisco Xavier de Uriarte

minor

Also known as Uriarte

A Spanish naval officer mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. Corneta

minor

Also known as Monsieur Corneta, Corneta

A French or foreign character, possibly a musician.

Álava

minor

A Spanish naval officer present at Trafalgar.

Collingwood

minor

A British admiral who took command after Nelson's death.

José Débora

minor

Also known as Débora

A minor character, possibly a sailor or local.

Godoy

minor

The Spanish prime minister, mentioned politically.

Cisneros

minor

Also known as Don Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros

A Spanish admiral commanding at Trafalgar.

Alonsito

minor

A young boy, possibly a relative of Don Alonso.

Dumanoir

minor

Also known as Rear-Admirals Dumanoir

A French rear-admiral at Trafalgar.